Whats a Three-way Rig?
The rig gets its name from using a three-way swivel – the one thing that remains constant in all the variations on how the rig can be tied. The three-way swivel is attached to the main line. Leaders (of varying lengths) are then tied to the remaining two eyes. The bottom leader holds a weight to get the bait down, while the other leader holds the bait or a lure. Three-ways are a common rigging method to present live bait, either stationary in current areas as well as on a slow troll or a drift. Of course, this set up can also be used to troll minnowbaits, plugs or spoons. The rig can also go beyond the basic, which I’ll discuss momentarily, and variations on a simple three-way rig are rampant in fishing circles. Weighing Your Options Part of the rig’s beauty is its simplicity. Some anglers tie a light pound test line to the sinker leader, so that if it becomes snagged the lead will break free before the main line. This way snags only costs you a sinker instead of a lure and terminal ta
